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Saturday, 8 October 2016

This is how the conversation went between "the executive" and I. This was a typical vishing (voice phishing) attempt to steal the private information.Beware of such calls!!!
She: Good morning sir
Me: Good morning
She: Sir, I am calling from Master card and this is regarding your credit card
Me: yes?
She: Sir, this call is for verification. I will ask you a few questions and you need to answer.
Me: Ok
She: Can you tell me the expiry month and year of your credit card?Me: I am not supposed to share any information to anyone. Why should I share this with you?
She: Sir, this expiry date is not confidential. I am not asking for the credit card number.Me: If you are asking for the verification, then you have the details. Right?She: Yes sirMe: Why dont you give me a couple of options and I will tell you which one is as mentioned in the card?! Based on my reply, you can verify.She: Get lost! (She hung up the phone)Me: (grin on my face)